Jason is the News Director at News Radio 560 KPQ. My news background includes a number of different stops in radio newsrooms across the Midwest and the Western states. He covered both the Kansas and Missouri state legislatures, being stationed in the capital cities of both states. He now enjoys covering local news here in North Central Washington, A lot happens here in the recreation playground we live in. As they say, all politics is local.
Jason Taylor
Level 3 Evacuations Now In Place For Keller From Swawilla Fire
Evacuation Shelters are in place at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam and Pascal Sherman Indian School in Omak.
Fire Shuts Down Weekend Concert At Gorge Amphitheatre
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the small fire was caused by pyrotechnics during an ODESZA concert Saturday night.
4th Of July Notice: Fireworks Not Allowed In National Forest
National Forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says some local laws may allow fireworks close to the forest, but are never allowed inside.
Large Number Of Drugs, Gun Seized At Gorge Music Festival
A narcotics enforcement team made numerous investigations and made a dozen arrests on numerous charges while confiscating a couple of cars and seizing a gun.
Washington Apple Commission Names New President
Michael Schadler will take over for Todd Fryhover, who's retiring after 18 years with the commission.
Costco, Tillamook Recalling Cheese With Possible Foreign Objects
A letter to Costco members says a random quality check found plastic pieces in 32 oz. twin-pack packages of Tillamook Monterey Jack and Colby Jack cheese.
Quick Water Rescue Saves Woman On Paddle Board in Columbia River
The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department sent a fire engine two rescue teams to the the Spanish Castle area just before 4:30pm.
Injuries, Numerous Vehicles Involved In Ephrata Walmart Crash
Ephrata Police say a 40-year-old woman was flown to a hospital with a broken arm and other injuries while a 14-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital.
Use Fees Waived In Ok-Wen Forest On National Get Outdoors Day
As a result, there will be no day-use fees at trailheads, picnic areas, visitor centers, and other recreation sites.
Chelan County Considering Future Of Money Losing Ohme Gardens
County Commissioner Tiffany Gering told her fellow commissioners that she’s been discussing with county staff how the outdoor attraction is a financial problem
Vehicle Driving Off Cliff At Crescent Bar Judged To Be Suicide
Deputies are not disclosing the deceased person’s name because of the nature of the death being a suicide.
Missing Plane Found Near Snoqualmie Pass With Body Of Pilot
He was found dead inside the plane located in a heavily forested area of Humpback Mountain at about 1:30 pm Monday.